Brad Schuster serves as the Manager for the AOPA Northwest Mountain Region since April 2022, focusing on general aviation government affairs, legislative advocacy, and support for general aviation initiatives. Prior to this role, Brad owned JBS Aviation LLC, providing flight and ground training for various pilot certifications and was a Gold Seal Certificated Flight Instructor at Snohomish Flying Service Inc. Additionally, Brad has held instructional positions at Lake Washington Institute of Technology and Northshore School District, where curriculum development in aviation and logistics management was emphasized. Brad's professional background includes project management and consulting roles in technical recruiting and supply chain, supported by extensive educational qualifications including a Bachelor's in Marketing, MBA, and various advanced certifications in supply chain and language proficiency.